Squadron Line Elementary School Assistant Principal Announced

Community Contributor MARTHA HOGAN

On February 9, 2016, the Board of Education appointed Stephen Matyczyk as Assistant Principal for Squadron Line Elementary School.

Throughout the rigorous search process, which included focus groups of faculty and parents, Matyczyk demonstrated to search committee members that he possessed the sought after knowledge and skills to benefit the education community, including "a confident and collected leadership style." He possesses more than 18 years of classroom teaching experience, including the last 4 1/2 years in the science department at Henry James Memorial School. Matyczyk has been a team leader at HJMS and at his former position in Berlin. He also served a two-year term as President for Simsbury's A Better Chance (ABC) House governing board.

Matyczyk received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina. His Masters and 6th year degree in Educational Leadership are from Central Connecticut State University.

Said Superintendent Matthew T. Curtis, "I am confident that Steve will be a great partner for Principal Meg Evans. He will be a magnetic, calming, and steady presence in our largest and busiest elementary school. He is a confident leader with a very bright future in administration, and the Squadron Line Assistant Principal role is a perfect entry point for him as he transitions from his teaching assignment-one where he has distinguished himself as one of the best educators at HJMS."

In talking about Matyczyk's qualifications related to dealing with students, said Curtis, "Steve's strong connections with all students, from academically gifted to high-needs special education, have been observed by many current administrators."

Matyczyk's start date at Squadron Line School has not yet been determined.

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